Halvah Vanilla Ice Cream

1. 1

   In a bowl whisk together the egg yolks, the sugar, the cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and add the milk in a slow stream, stirring.

2. 2

   In a heavy saucepan cook the custard over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it comes to a boil, boil it, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, and strain it through a fine sieve into a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water.

3. 3

   Stir in the vanilla, let the custard cool, stirring, and chill it, covered, until it is cold.

4. 4

   Stir in the cream, freeze the custard in an ice-cream freezer according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stir in the halvah.

5. 5

   (Alternatively, the halvah may be stirred into 1 quart of softened premium vanilla ice cream.)

6. 6

   Transfer the ice cream to a metal bowl, freeze it until it is frozen solid, and scoop it into glasses.

7. 7

   Spoon the orange honey syrup over the ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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